Hearst Castle On-Site Photography
Photography for personal enjoyment is encouraged. However, photographs taken on-site may not be used for commercial purposes, nor may they be published in any medium or format without prior written permission from the State of California. All commercial rights to use photographs taken on the premises are reserved by the State of California unless expressly granted otherwise in writing.

Photography for publication requires written permission. Please note: tripods and flash are not permitted.

If you are planning to publish information about Hearst Castle and require photos, please keep in mind the following On-Site Photography Policy.

All on-site photography project proposals must be reviewed by Hearst Castle’s Museum Director. Photographers whose on-site project proposals have been approved, should be aware that the following requirements must be met:

	No weekend appointments will be scheduled
	The photographer (or the organization s/he represents) must provide $1 million liability insurance. A certificate of insurance must be provided before any on-site work begins.
	There is a site fee of $500, payable in advance.
	Since all visitors must be accompanied by a staff member at all times, a fee of $26 per hour will be assessed, with a 4-hour minimum.
	Use of all images generated from the photo shoot will be restricted, in writing, to the project specified in the Photo Permit issued to the photographer by Hearst Castle. Speculative projects are not permitted; photographers must provide information about the publisher and publication in the project proposal submitted to the Museum Director.

The Museum Director reserves the right to modify these requirements without prior notification as needed. High quality stock photography is available upon request. Inquiries should be directed to the Museum Director at (805)927-2110 (fax).